Around the NFL: Colts owner Irsay fires Polians

WR Larry Fitzgerald made the spectacular catches that led to the team's 23-20 overtime victory over Seattle despite a bruised lung.

RB Beanie Wells said Fitzgerald was coughing up blood on the sideline Sunday after a third-quarter hit.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt said trainers initially checked Fitzgerald for a concussion and diagnosed the lung bruise after the game. He was checked by doctors again Monday and was fine.

Chicago Bears

The team said an MRI showed LB Brian Urlacher suffered no major structural damage to his left knee in a season-ending win at Minnesota but did sprain his medial collateral ligament and partially sprain his posterior cruciate ligament.

Indianapolis Colts

Team owner Jim Irsay fired team vice chairman Bill Polian and his son, Chris, the Colts' general manager.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The team received permission from the New York Jets to interview offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for its head coaching vacancy and also received permission to interview Atlanta offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey.

Pittsburgh Steelers

A person familiar with the injury said RB Rashard Mendenhall has a torn ACL in his right knee and is out for the entire postseason.

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